Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Corrosion of metals

Corrosion of metals — practice question

Iron is a metal, and it has a high density together with a high melting point and a high boiling point.
(a)[3]

State three other physical properties of iron.

(b(i))[2]

State the conditions required for iron to rust.

(b(ii))[1]

State whether iron(III) oxide is acidic or basic. Give a reason for your answer.

(b(iii))[1]

Complete this sentence about methods used to prevent rusting. Rusting can be prevented by painting or .................

(c)[2]

Put these metals in order of reactivity. Place the most reactive metal at the top.

(d)[2]

Complete the word equation for the reaction between calcium carbonate and nitric acid. calcium carbonate + nitric acid → [BLANK] + water + [BLANK]

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